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Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Laser And Antioxidant Mix As Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Molars, Shaymaa El Shesheny, Osama El Shall, Magda El Malt
Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Laser And Antioxidant Mix As Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Molars, Shaymaa El Shesheny, Osama El Shall, Magda El Malt
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to access post-operative clinical as well as radiographic success of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), Diode Laser and Antioxidant mix as pulpotomy agents for human primary molars. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 primary molars that had deep carious lesion and need pulpotomy treatment from 38 healthy and cooperative patients, aged 5-8 years old were chosen for this study. After removal of the coronal tissue and depending on the type of radicular pulp medicament, the teeth were divided randomly and equally into three groups; Group I (MTA), Group II(Diode Laser) and Group III …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Turmeric Gel And Turmeric Powder As Pulpotomy Medicaments In Primary Teeth, Nouralhouda Abd-Allah, Mona Farid, Magda El Malt
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Turmeric Gel And Turmeric Powder As Pulpotomy Medicaments In Primary Teeth, Nouralhouda Abd-Allah, Mona Farid, Magda El Malt
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: toevaluate the effect of turmeric gel and turmeric powder as pulpotomy medicaments in primary teeth. Materials and Methods: Ninetyprimary molars in 28 patients, with age range from 4 to 7 years were selected according to inclusion criteria, in each patient two primary molars at least were required for pulpotomy. The patients were allocated into three groups according to the type of pulp dressing material. The follow up periods were 1, 3 and 6 months for clinical evaluation. Periapical radiographs were taken at 3 and 6 months recall visits. Results: Results showed all cases in the three groups revealed clinical …
Comparative Study Of Erbium Laser Versus A Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Method In Primary Teeth, Rana Salem, Mervat Fawzy, Mohammed Mostafa
Comparative Study Of Erbium Laser Versus A Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Method In Primary Teeth, Rana Salem, Mervat Fawzy, Mohammed Mostafa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the caries removal using Er,Cr:YSGG laser and Papacarie chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) method in primary teeth. Materials and Methods: Patients (4 – 8 years old) having 40 carious primary molars with dentin involvement were selected for this study. Caries was removed using two methods; Group 1 (Laser) Waterlase MD turbo Er,Cr:YSGG Laser using Quartz tips (MZ – 8) on the Gold handpiece and group 2 (CMCR) Papacarie Duo gel. Final restoration was done by Riva light cure Glass ionomer. Caries removal was assessed clinically by tactile and visual method (Ericson criteria). …
Comparative Evaluation Of Fresh Aloe Barbadensis Plant Extract And Mineral Trioxide Aggregate As Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Molars, Dina Abdel-Ghany, Mona Farid, Magda El Malt
Comparative Evaluation Of Fresh Aloe Barbadensis Plant Extract And Mineral Trioxide Aggregate As Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Molars, Dina Abdel-Ghany, Mona Farid, Magda El Malt
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: A comparative evaluation of Aloe Barbadensis plant extract and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as pulpotomy agents in primary molars. Materials and methods: Thirty eight Children, aged between 4 to 8 years old of both sexes, 20 girls and 18 boys were included in this study. Pulpotomy was made in primary molars, it was divided into two groups. The first group included 32 teeth indicated for pulpotomy with NeoMTA and the second group included 32 teeth indicated for pulpotomy treated with Aloe vera .Clinical and radiographic follow up were made for each child after 1,3 and 6 months. Results: NeoMTA showed …
Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Anise Extract On Cariogenic Oral Microflora, Hager Awad, Mohammed Mostafa, Eman Mohamed
Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Anise Extract On Cariogenic Oral Microflora, Hager Awad, Mohammed Mostafa, Eman Mohamed
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
PURPOSE: To measure the antimicrobial effect of Anise extract as mouth rinse in children against streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli. Material and method: A total of 60 Egyptian children from both sexes ranging from 6 to 12 years old for mixed dentition in a good physical condition. Children were randomly distributed into three groups (A, B, C) (20 children each). Group A: Patients were instructed to rinse with 40ml of anise extract (anise 1.6g/ 40ml) three times/ day, each rinse for 1 minute for 1 week. Group B: Patients were instructed to rinse with 40ml of anise extract (anise 10g/ 40ml) …
The Pattern Of Dental Care Utilization Among Saudi School Children, Rabaa Aboubakr, Wahdan Elkwatehy
The Pattern Of Dental Care Utilization Among Saudi School Children, Rabaa Aboubakr, Wahdan Elkwatehy
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The current study was established to evaluate the utilization and determine types of dental services provided to Saudi school children. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed at Al Riyadh city, a sample of 5050 Saudi children of both genders with age range 6 - 9 years old was included. Dental caries was recorded according to WHO diagnostic criteria. Decayed, filled and missed teeth due to caries were recorded using dmft index, existing stainless-steel crowns and fissure sealants were recorded. Results: The prevalence of dental caries was 74.9% with caries experience of 3.22 ± 3.25 & 26.1% of …
Clinical Evaluation Of Laser Versus Conventional Cavity Preparation Methods In Primary Teeth Restorations, Alaa El-Dehna, Mohamed Alyaski, Mohammed Mostafa
Clinical Evaluation Of Laser Versus Conventional Cavity Preparation Methods In Primary Teeth Restorations, Alaa El-Dehna, Mohamed Alyaski, Mohammed Mostafa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To compare between laser and conventional cavity preparation techniques in children, to assess clinical presentation of bulk fill composite and high viscous glass ionomer restoration. Materials and Method: In vivo study included 20 children aged from 4-8 years using split mouth technique (a total of 40 teeth was treated). Group I: 20 teeth treated by turbine. Group II: 20 teeth treated with laser. Each group was subdivided into two subgroups. The teeth were filled with Equia forte in groups IA and IIA or filled with REVEAL HD Bulk composite in groups IB and IIB. Results: Results of the study …
A Three-Dimensional Clinical Evaluation Of The Effect Of Tandem Appliance In The Treatment Of Class Iii Malocclusion, Amr Kamel, Hatem Saifeldin, Noha Sabet
A Three-Dimensional Clinical Evaluation Of The Effect Of Tandem Appliance In The Treatment Of Class Iii Malocclusion, Amr Kamel, Hatem Saifeldin, Noha Sabet
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the skeletal and dental effects of the Tandem appliance in three dimensions for the correction of skeletal Class III malocclusion. Materials and methods: Twenty-two female girls with skeletal Class III malocclusion due to maxillary retrognathia were selected for this study with age of 7 to 10 years. All patients received The Tandem appliance for treatment of class III malocclusion. CBCT images and digital study models were made at two stages; before and after treatment with The Tandem appliance. CBCT images and digital study models were analyzed and data were statistically analyzed. Results: The …
Assessment Of Remineralizing Effect Of Bioactive Glass Based Toothpastes: An In-Vitro Comparative Study, Tasneem Omran, Mohammed Mostafa, Eman Abd El-Raouf
Assessment Of Remineralizing Effect Of Bioactive Glass Based Toothpastes: An In-Vitro Comparative Study, Tasneem Omran, Mohammed Mostafa, Eman Abd El-Raouf
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the enamel remineralization potential of two bioactive glass- based toothpastes: Biomin® based toothpaste in comparison with Novamin® based toothpaste with sodium fluoride. Material and methods: Forty premolars were selected and divided equally into two groups named Novamin and Biomin groups after discarding their roots. First, the samples were soaked in a demineralizing solution for three days to get white spot lesion. Then, after rinsing them with deionized water, toothpastes were applied in the form of slurry twice daily, for two minutes each. The remineralization process lasted for two weeks. Environmental Scanning …
A Comparative In Vitro Study Of Rotary Versus Manual Instruments For Canal Preparation Of Primary Molars, Hend Alfadhli, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamed Hassan
A Comparative In Vitro Study Of Rotary Versus Manual Instruments For Canal Preparation Of Primary Molars, Hend Alfadhli, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamed Hassan
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the pediatric nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary system and manual instrumentation for root canal preparation for primary molar teeth to assess their efficiency in preparation time and cleaning capacity. Material and methods: Sixty-four primary molar canals were categorized into two groups randomly—Group I, 27 canals manually instrumented with K-files; and group II, 31 canals instrumented with Ni-Ti rotary files (Kedo-SG). India ink was injected into the root canals in both groups with insulin syringes. The instrumentation times were recorded; thereafter, the teeth were cleared using various solutions, following which, two observers evaluated and observed the root …
Assessment The Efficacy Of Resin Infiltration In Treatment Of Young Permanent Teeth, Somaia Ghobar, Osama El-Shall, Mohamed Mustafa
Assessment The Efficacy Of Resin Infiltration In Treatment Of Young Permanent Teeth, Somaia Ghobar, Osama El-Shall, Mohamed Mustafa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of resin infiltration in treatment of young permanent teeth and to evaluate dental anxiety related to resin infiltration procedure and the time required. Material and methods: 22 Egyptian children ranging from 6-14 years of age were selected with at least 2 smooth surface white lesions (WSL), one on each side using split mouth design. Lesions were assigned in a random way into 2 groups; Group I, Group II. Group I: resin infiltration, Group II: fluoride varnish. Radiographic and Photographic records were taken before treatment, immediately after treatment and 12 months plus assessing the marginal adaptation …
The Effect Of Chewable Chitosan On Phosphate Levels In Serum And Saliva In Hemodialysis Pediatric Patients, Mahy Salem, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamed Mostafa, Moftah Rabea
The Effect Of Chewable Chitosan On Phosphate Levels In Serum And Saliva In Hemodialysis Pediatric Patients, Mahy Salem, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamed Mostafa, Moftah Rabea
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a salivary phosphate binder “Chitosan” in a chewable form on serum and salivary levels of phosphate, calcium and urea in a group of hyperphosphatemic, hemodialysis pediatric patients suffering from end stage renal disease. Subjects and Methods: The study comprised 30 children on hemodialysis; (14 males and 16 females), aging 7-16 years, selected from the hemodialysis units of Al-Azhar University Hospitals. All the children chewed chitosan loaded chewing gum for one hour, twice daily, during the fasting hours between meals throughout the trial period (3 months), while maintained on oral phosphate binders. Results: There was …
In Vitro Remineralizing Effect Of Some Herbals On Initial Enamel Carious Lesions, Nasr Attia, Rasha Ramadan
In Vitro Remineralizing Effect Of Some Herbals On Initial Enamel Carious Lesions, Nasr Attia, Rasha Ramadan
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: As the goal of modern dentistry is the non-invasive management of non-cavitated caries lesions and the growing interest in the field of phytotherapeutics by the medicinal use of their plant extracts, this study was conducted to evaluate the remineralizing potential of some herbals (tea tree, grape seed, and ginger) in comparison with fluoridated toothpaste on initial enamel carious lesions. Materials and Methods: Forty human enamel samples were classified into four groups. Ten samples for each group were used in this in vitro recycling study with the following treatments which applied three times a day: 1) tea tree oil, 2) …
Evaluation Of Antibacterial Properties Of Chitosan Modified Glass Ionomer On Streptococcus Mutans In Comparison With The Conventional Glass Ionomer, Eman Abd El-Maksoud, Mohamed Mostafa, Magda Elmalt, Salam Elaraby
Evaluation Of Antibacterial Properties Of Chitosan Modified Glass Ionomer On Streptococcus Mutans In Comparison With The Conventional Glass Ionomer, Eman Abd El-Maksoud, Mohamed Mostafa, Magda Elmalt, Salam Elaraby
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the antibacterial characters of Glass Ionomer modified with CH on Streptococcus Mutans in Comparison With the original glass ionomer. Materials and methods: caries removal of 30 extracted primary molars, these teeth divided into three groups the first group restored with chitosan modified glass ionomer and second one restored with conventional glass ionomer and the third group restored with glacial acetic acid modified glass ionomer then sterilized at oven 60c for 72 hours. Each group was placed in mitis salivarius media with well-defined number of bacteria of streptococcus mutans, then left them for 48 hours , after 48 …
Clinical And Radiographic Assessment Of Propolis And Propolis Mixed With Chitosan Effect On Pulp Of Primary Molars Versus Formocresol: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Rawda Hassan, Mohamed Mostafa, Wael Darwish, Noha Metwally
Clinical And Radiographic Assessment Of Propolis And Propolis Mixed With Chitosan Effect On Pulp Of Primary Molars Versus Formocresol: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Rawda Hassan, Mohamed Mostafa, Wael Darwish, Noha Metwally
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate clinically and radiographically the postoperative success of Propolis, Propolis mixed with Chitosan and Formocresol in pulpotomy procedure for primary molars. Materials and Methods: 30 Primary molars in 10 patients were selected according to the inclusion criteria. In this study pulpotomy was carried out on 30 molars and depending on the type of radicular pulp medicament, the molars were divided randomly and equally into three groups: Group I (formocresol group), Group II (Propolis and Chitosan mixture group) and Group III (Propolis group). Clinical follow up was done after 1, 3 and 6 months. Periapical radiographs also were taken …
Evaluation Of The Antibacterial Effect Of Cinnamon Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Doha Bersy, Mohammed Mostafa, Salam El-Araby
Evaluation Of The Antibacterial Effect Of Cinnamon Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Doha Bersy, Mohammed Mostafa, Salam El-Araby
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To compare the effect of cinnamon extract mouthwash with chlorhexidine mouthwash on Streptococcus mutans counts in saliva of some children. Materials and methods: A total of 40 children from both sex were involved in the present study. Age of Children was between 6 and 12 years in a good physical condition. Children were distributed into 2 groups (A&B), each one consists of 20 children. Group A (Experimental group): each participant was given a new bottle of specific effective amount of cinnamon extract mouthwash (150ml) to be used. Group B (Control group): each participant was given a new bottle of …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Fluoride Application On Periodontal Health During Orthodontic Treatment (A Clinical Study), Maha Seyam, Samir Ibrahim, Abeer Gawish, Mohamed Sherif
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Fluoride Application On Periodontal Health During Orthodontic Treatment (A Clinical Study), Maha Seyam, Samir Ibrahim, Abeer Gawish, Mohamed Sherif
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of different fluoride applications on periodontal health (clinical and microbiological) during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance. Patients & Methods: The study groups were designed randomly into three equal groups using the same type of (fluoride-free) toothpaste. Group I used PERIOMED contains stannous fluoride mouthwash, group II used LISTERINE® contains sodium fluoride Mouthwash and the control group used distilled water. All patients were put onto the recall schedule at zero, 7th, 14 and 28 days. Samples were collected for detection of the interleukin-1 beta level, determination of reduction in microbial count …
Awareness, Perception And Behavior Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among A Group Of Egyptian Dental Students: A Cross Sectional Study, Eman Alaa, Mona Alaa
Awareness, Perception And Behavior Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among A Group Of Egyptian Dental Students: A Cross Sectional Study, Eman Alaa, Mona Alaa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To estimate awareness, perception and behavior regarding COVID 19 disease among a group of Egyptian dental students. Subjects and Methods: The study population consisted of a group of Egyptian fifth year dental students of Future University in Egypt. A specially designated questionnaire was sent to students in May this year. This questionnaire composed of a sequence of questions regarding students’ demographic information, students’ awareness of disease incubation period, symptoms, transmission modes of COVID 19 pandemic disease, infection and prevention control guidelines and measures for preventing COVID 19 and treatment of disease, the participants’ perception towards COVID 19 and lastly …
Oral Health Status Of Children Undergoing Hemodialysis And Kidney Transplantation In Mansoura City, Egypt, Nayera El-Saied, Salwa Awad, Tarek Abbas, Rasha Ramadan
Oral Health Status Of Children Undergoing Hemodialysis And Kidney Transplantation In Mansoura City, Egypt, Nayera El-Saied, Salwa Awad, Tarek Abbas, Rasha Ramadan
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: Evaluation of oral health status in children undergoing hemodialysis sessions and kidney transplantation and compared them with healthy children. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 250 children aged 6-18 years old (100 children undergoing hemodialysis, 50 children undergoing kidney transplantation and 100 healthy children as a control group). The oral health status was evaluated regarding to caries experience, gingivitis using PMA index, developmental defects using modified DDE index. Un-stimulated salivary flow rate and pH were also measured. Results: caries experience was significantly lower in both chronic kidney disease (CKD) groups compared to control group. Median PMA …
The Effect Of Stem Cells On The Rate Of Canine Retraction, Amal Alsagheer, Khaled Abdullah, Ahmed Abd Elazeem, Ahmed Salama
The Effect Of Stem Cells On The Rate Of Canine Retraction, Amal Alsagheer, Khaled Abdullah, Ahmed Abd Elazeem, Ahmed Salama
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was done to evaluate the effect of mandibular stem cells (MMSCs) on the rate of canine retraction. Materials and methods: The participants were twelve female patients with a bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion and age range from 15-21 (mean±SD 18.2 ±1.7). Bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) were injected to one side, either right or left, while the other side served as a control group. Both upper and lower canines were retracted. Canines retraction were done under 150 gm of force using a 9 mm nickel-titanium TAD closed-coil spring between miniscrew and power arm welded to canines’ bracket. Alginate impressions …